An exquisite and highly collectible mid-century modern brutalist stoneware (stengods) solifleur vase, designed by the celebrated Swedish ceramist Elsi Bourelius (Borelius) for Jie Gantofta during the 1970s.This is the sought-after medium-sized variant, expertly proportioned for high-end interior styling, bookshelf layouts, or minimalist mantelpiece displays. The vase is crafted from dense, heavy stoneware with a beautiful unglazed, tactile dark-grey/charcoal matte finish.The body is adorned with elegant, hand-incised brutalist geometric patterns and tribal concentric circles that capture the light beautifully
Designed with a narrow 2 cm top opening, it functions perfectly as a solifleur (bud vase), ideal for hosting a single architectural stem, dried pampas, or eucalyptus branches to enhance a Japandi, Brutalist, or Mid-Century Modern ambiance.
condition: Excellent vintage condition. Pristine structure with no chips, cracks, or restorations. Rich original texture and beautiful age-consistent patina.
Markings: Fully signed and numbered on the base: "elsi 354 G" (confirming the authenticity and the prestigious Jie Gantofta manufacture).
Technical Specifications:
height: approx. 17 cm
Base Diameter: approx. 7.5 cm
Top Opening Diameter: approx. 2 cm
weight: 526 grams.
Specificaties
ConditieHeel goedKleurenZwartMateriaalKeramiekAantal stuks1Hoogte17 cmBreedte10 cmDiepte8 cm